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New York, United States

New York, United States

New York, Us

• Work closely with Founders and Directors on all projects including leading organizational sales strategies; manage full life-cycle of product development from conception to launch.• Liaise with artists, collectors, galleries, partners, art fairs, museums, vendors on special projects.• Spearhead partnerships and sponsorships and support fundraising and communications strategies.• Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events and activations; collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop engaging and inclusive programming across the country that sparks conversation and inspires action.

• Conduct contract work on fundraising (grant writing, individual, and corporate), strategy, bookkeeping, project and budget management, sales, fine art advising, and event production for clients including New Wave Art Wknd, ART FOR CHANGE, GRIMM Gallery, Parkes Philanthropy, OUT OF SIGHT, Conjunction Arts, Yaddo, and Fremont Blue Events, among others.• Co-founded arts events, strategy, and advisory arm geared towards increasing access to and for emerging artists and their galleries; compile invite and RSVP lists, create communications, liaise with galleries, artists, and sponsors, facilitate introductions between buyers and gallerists, and other logistics.• Developing new professional and artistic networks both within the local arts community and internationally, including funding organizations.

• Developed, implemented, and managed New Wave's year-round artist-in-residence program and public programming.• Organized and managed planning and production of annual New Wave Art Wknd including VIP and Public Programs, fundraising initiatives, and marketing strategy. • Maintained relationships with existing, lapsed, and potential sponsors and supported Founding Director with Individual fundraising and strategic planning• Spearheaded social strategy as well as website redesign and regular edits• Initiated and fostered partnerships and collaborations with a diverse range of companies, organizations, arts professionals, and artists

• Worked closely with Founder and Director on all projects and initiatives• Assisted Founder and Director with new product development and strategy• Managed full cycle of product launches by liaising with artists, galleries, and vendors from concept to completion• Supported website redesign and make routine additions and edits on a regular basis

• Spearheaded marketing, events, and business development projects for early stage art related start-up.• Worked with co-founders on process creation and implementation, budgeting, product design, UX/UI, storyboards, strategy and materials, fundraising and presenting product demo at investor meetings.

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• Managed all aspects of fundraising including annual gala, project specific funding, and general operating support• Worked collaboratively with Director and Chief Curator, curatorial and marketing teams in the design and implementation of marketable and fundable programs, newsletters, and all written correspondence with donors and the greater public.• Oversaw existing membership circles; designed and implemented new membership groups; planned and produced monthly cultivation events and annual gala; worked closely with staff and Board to maximize effectiveness of events and increase revenue.• Developed relationships to secure corporate partnerships with organizations such as La Perla, Aēsop, Brooklyn Brewery, etc.

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• Supported Director for Development and Director of Individual Giving with all aspects of fundraising including drafting correspondence, creating media materials, prospect research, database entry, and coordination of a portfolio of donors• Managed busy calendar of Director for Development and acted as first-point of contact internally and externally with museum leadership, board members, high-level donors, and vendors, daily and at special events• Reviewed incoming applications for roles ranging from entry-level to senior staff and supported Director transitions while supervising interns and volunteers• Assisted Director and President & COO with project management, calendaring, expense reports, purchase order processing, and additional administrative tasks for the Director’s Office

New York, Ny, Us

• Assisted staff with all aspects of fundraising including research and donor cultivation • Processed individual and corporate gifts and managed the donation database• Planned and assisted at fundraising events by tracking RSVPS, facilitating check-in, and conducting post-event follow-up• Liaised with artists, studio managers, and galleries to support the organization of the annual benefit fundraising auction

• Reviewed artist applications, maintained the artist database, and created presentations for selection panels • Performed maintenance checks and filled out conservation surveys for over one hundred previously installed works • Provided research, writing, social media, and administrative support to Director and Deputy Director of Percent for Art

• Researched artists represented by the gallery • Assisted with sales of artwork, arranged gallery and window presentations• Managed gallery during owner’s absence

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Visual Arts/Art History Major, Archaeology Minor

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